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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09
The Boots Of English Girls.

lam glad to find that / have warm
supporters in my crusade against the Eng
lish fashion Of wearing ugly boots. A
lady writes to me: II cannot say how
rejoiced l am that you are making an
other effort to improve the chaussure Of
the English girl. The thick soled, low
heeled, badly fitting masses of wrinkled
too-bigness are ever with US baneful
horror that it would be mercy to get rid
of. The reason you give for the existence
of 30 much unnecessary ugliness is doubt
less the true one, and agree with you e.
to Its absurdity. There is just as good
reason, every whit, for making girls wear
at all times and seasons thick woolen
gloves about four sizes too large, instead
Of nice tight gloves.
al do not for a moment say that girls
may not, in the country, reasonably
wear, as you say, stout, sensible boots;
but what do say is that such things are
no more fitted for the dressy promenade
than is the plow horse for drawing the
smart victoria. In. my time
croquet parties were at the full. and short
dresses compelled an attention to ones
foot gear that is now too much excused.
At that time we invariably perched upon
the tallest Of Louis XIV heels: but now,
alas, find my daughters the only wear
ers of them for half mile round. ~
London World.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09
Nathaniel Cobb. Geneva Covenant.

Nathaniel Ripley Cobb. of Boston. one
Of those noble merchants Of the earlier
DAYS. was generous hearted and consci-
entious ia the highest degree. In fact
he was 50 benevolent that in November.
1921, he drew up the following remark
able document:
by the grace Of God. will never be
worth more than $4,000. BY the grace
Of God. ! viii give one-touth of the ncI
profits Of my business Ia charitable AMI
religions uses. If am ever worth $50. g.
900 will give one.half of my net profits,
and if am ever worth 100000 ! will
give three-io,irlhs. and the whole after
my fiftieth thousand. So help me God,
or give TO more faithful steward and set
me aside. IN. X. COBB.
NOVEMBER, 1921"
He adhered TO this covenant with the
strictest iidclity.-Dry Goods Chronicle.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09
Am using story Of BaIzae.

An amusing story is told Of Balzac by
Leon Curnier, the French publisher. The
great author had promised to contribute
to Curnier's projected periodical, Les
Francais peints par eux memes, but his
ardor had cooled after the first blush of
the novelty was over, and it was impos-
sible to get anything from him. On the
eve of publication one Of the printer .
messengers was sent to him with strict
injunctions not to come back empty
handed. Balzac gave him three or four
scraps Of paper, on which few lines had
been hastily scrawled. The manuscript
was quickly put into type and a proof
dispatched. Balzac returned il inter-
lined, corrected and amplified, until the
matter was double the former amount.
Eight times was the process repeated. and
at last Nos Epicies was the result.
The correction cost 1000 francs, but
1000 copies Of the first number Of the
periodical were sold.-The Current.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09
On the Rio di somno, Brazil.

The soft tones of the dawn Of a fine
morning fell alike upon field and flood
and tinged all creation with its rosy hues.
The rich colored banks glowed with the
warm light that made the dripping leaves
of forest. the ferns and flowers of the
shore all flash and sparkle like jewels
On the river. here and there, patches Of
rising vapor partly obscured its sheets Of
cleaning gold, until gentle breeze car
ricd away the mis-, in the faintest clouds.
The fish splashcd in the smoking waters ;
gay blue-bronze kingtishers darted from
their perchcs on the bleached skeleton
trunks of stranded snags; white herons
skinned the waters with wide out
stretched wing clouds of noisy, chatter
ing paroquets flew by, numerous small
birds twittercd and chirruped, and in the
woods the roar Of guaribas, or bowling
monkeys. echoed and re-echoed from
cliff 10 cliff of the banks. II was pic
ture that even in the absence Of personal
comfort one could gaze upon with delight,
and all nature seemed to welcome the
rosy dawn and pure, fresh air after the
boisterous. darksome night.-James w.
Wells
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09
4 SAILORS Work at Sen.

1t seems strange to consider that, as
rule, the sailor has less work to do when
the weather is stormy than when ii is
fine. OF course, when a perilous gale of
wind is blowing that carries away some
of the sails and spars, or when the vessel
is nearing land in stiff breeze, there is
unceasing labor for the tar. 1t is a
thrilling sound, the cry of "All hands
shorten sail" and no seaman can tell
when he will be able TO go below again.
But on board good ship in a strong
gale, far ont at sea, there is compare
lively little actual work when the labor
Of furling the necessary sails has been
accomplished II is all watching and
waiting, the hoping that something will
not carry away, and cause some nasty
work aloft. The seas sweep over the
deck. and render all painting. chipping Of
ircn rist and polishing Of brasswork i'm
pesible The hclmsman has the hard
task then Of keeping the ship from being
continually iloolel by the laundering
waves.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09
The Crase for Relics.

A lady who has passed the summer in
Europe sent for an artist who has done
some admirable and successful decora-
tive work and informed him that she
wished to give him commission. She
then had servant bring in what seemed
to be about half a bushel of bits of rock.
cement and similar rubbish, with two or
three pebbles neatly wrapped in paper.
These" she explained to the aston
ished artist, ''are the relics / gathered
abroad. They are all labeled and came
from famous places. ! worked 50 hard
for some of them. That stone came
from Salisbury cathedral 1t was inside
an iron fence, and / had to attract the
guides attention to the tower by asking
him the measurements Of some of the or
naments. Then l stood on the founda-
tation of the fence and leaned over, and !
give you my word / was lame for weeks
from those dreadful pickets! and hit
il with my parasol till ! could reach
through and get. it And this -
And So she ran on, while the other sat
silent in sheer amazement, until she
said:
"Now want all these worked into
some beautiful design; something sym
bolical, you know. You do make such
lovely things; and they can all he set in
cement or something. These pebbles, !"
she continued, unrolling one of the
packages, "all come from Abbotstord,
and these shall have set into stucco in
the shape of heart-for The Heart Of
Midlothian you know-and hang it up
in the library"
The unlucky designer stammered he
knew not what, but something which he
said probably endangered his future wei
fare. since outwardly he lied and inward
ly he cursed; while the lady. paying
small heed to him, opened with an air Of
the utmost reverence small box and
took out something wrapped in tiS,,m
This" she said. .'should be in the
center, for this is the most precious Of
ALL"
She unrolled the tissue paper and dis
closed fragment Of coarse modern
brown pottery, at which she gazed with
a reverential air. The artist bcni toward
and regarded il also. endeavoring in vain
to guess why il was SO choice and rare.
"What is that he managed to ask at
length, divided between amusement and
impatience at her folly.
That, she answered, "that ia from
Shakespeare tomb.
He stared at it and at her, more puzzled
| than ever.
"Shakespeare's tomb?" he repeated.
"Yes," she explained, with an air Of
restrained triumph. "When was there
a workman was doing something to the
wall. and he had big pitcher with him.
Somehow or other it got knocked down.
and this piece fell exactly beneath tn,
bust of Shakespeare. Quick as thought
l put my foot over it, and when ht
picked up the pieces he didn't see thii
and secured it. Did you ever know
anything so lucky?"-Boston Cor. Provi
dence journal.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09
How Hawks and Owls Eat.

Capt. Tom Langston, who is one Of
Atlanta's most enthusiastic sportsmen,
says: did you ever notice hawk or an
owl preparing TO make meal on bird:
The difference in their methods is very
great. A hawk will first pick ali the
feathers off the bird and then tear it to
pieces as il is devoured. He goes at it IN
a very systematic and dainty manner.
Not so with an owl. After killing a bird
the owl swallows it whole, feathers and
all. He then sits quietly, and in an hour
or so you will see the owl move his neck
about as il he was trying to untangle q
knot in il. Then he will sort of hump up
his back. lower his head and the next
moment ball of feathers will roll out Of
his mouth, The operation shows that the
owl divests the bird of its feathers after
swallowing it, while the hawk plucks out
every feather and quill before he takes q
bite. Atlanta Constitution.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09

The most prevalent surnames in Scot
land, according to Mr.. George Seton, are
Smith, the name Of one person in every
sixty-nine; Macdonald, one in seventy
eight; Brown, one in eighty mine; Robert
son, one in ninety -one; Campbell, one in
ninety-two; Thompson, one in ninety
five, and Stewart, ons in ninety-eight
Zone person in every twelve in Scot
land" says Mr. Seton, twill answer 10
one or other Of these seven names. I"
The Smiths in England and Wales are
calculated to be about one in every
seventy-three Of the population. II we
take the three common names of Smith,
Jones and Williams, one person in every
twenty eight will answer to one or other
Of them.-Leisure Hour.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09
SENATOR SHERMAN reported favor.

SENATOR SHERMAN reported favor
ably from the committee on foreign
relations, an amendment intended to
be proposed to the sundry civil appro-
priation bill, to provide for the ex.
pense OF a preliminary reconnaissance
to be made under the direction of the
secretary Of the navy, to examine the
configurstion Of the continental boun-
dairy line between Alaska and British
Columbis, following the coast from
Portland channel to the 24lst meridi-
an, and to ascertain and report how
far the natural features of the country
permit OF an accurate location of the
line Of demarkation contemplated by
the treaty Of 1876, ceding Alaska TO
the United States.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09

Binks is not very appreciatiye Of the
present style Of room decoration, and
Mrs. Binks is constantly grieved by his
indifference TO her efforts TO be aesthetic.
The other day. however, the good lady
came home from tho rehearsal to find the
four legs Of every chair in her parlor
ornamented with bow Of satin ribbon.
Binks stood by, looking - pleased as Q
basket of chips. There, dear" he said,
II saw you had only ribbon enough to
fasten to the top Of that rocker, and 60 I
brought a whole piece along and made
1hings look all nice and regular. boston
Herald.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09
Sunday, January 9, 1887.

THE pending proposition to annex a
portion Of Northern Idaho to Monta-
M and another portion TO Washing.
ton Territory has developed q variety
of schemes for the further dissection
of our sister territory, the result oi
which would be to dispose of the
whole Of lit; notsleaving the name q
stand. II is said that Nevada Is anx'
ious to appropriate the whole OF what
remains after the Pan Handle is struck
of. On account Of the.population and
the mines il would seem desira BILE
that Nevada should have such an IN.
crease bat q glance al the man shows
that the arrangement would be incon-
venisnt aud .un wieldy. II the added
area were lin q more compact form II
would give plsusibility to the scheme,
but We doubt II single glance. at the
map woulu leave an advocate ofthe
proposition outside OF Nevada. A
better plan is to wipe out Utah by
extending Colorado 90 the western
line OF Wyoming. dropping the south
err line Of Idaho to the parallel of for
ty-one aud attaching all the rest o
Utah to Nevada. We know
that the objection would be that
the Mormons would control both
Idaho and Nevada, and instead Of
having one Mormon state we should
have two. But before this were done
we should have the Mormons disfran
chised. 1t could be done by consti
tutional amendment to the United
States, and in the state constitution o.
Nevada. The laws should be fixed
that they were beyond the reach OF
Mormon power to influence or change
1t is not Idaho that we want to get rid
of, but Utah. aud we want the shape
Of Idaho changed to more convenient
and symmetrical proportions. TIL,
old maxim is divide ana destroy ,
We would divide Mormonism by di
vidiDg up its settlements and terri
tory. We would wipe out the yer,
name Of Utah for its unhallowed anC
polluted associations. It this il no
the only effectusl plan, il seems tb,
most feasible one to break the power
and root out MormoDisrn from tn,
land.-Helena Herald.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09

MosT people In discussing the prob.
abilities Of the next candidate for pres.
ident on the National Labor ticket for
get that Ben Butler is still on terra
firma. Now, Benjamin is not to be
overlooked. He put his hand TO the
politico-labor oar before the present
general movement throughout the
country became popular. He was q
pioneer in the path which even
smaller men with greater pretentions
now take all the credit for following.
1t is q trifle ungrateful to kick Ben
out In the sold after he has spent 90
many years In keeping the bed warm.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09

II is said that the hotel clerk can never
forget his early training and fastidious-
ness In the matter Of his personal attire,
and II Is claimed that those who have
gone into other vocations can always be
detected by their style Of dressing as in
fallibly as the army officer can always be
By his bearing and inclination 10 wear
his coat buttoned up ms II in Uniform.
The argument was proved by the men
6on OF several gentlemen, and inquiry
discovered that in early life they had ell
been hotel clerks.-New Orleans Times
Democrat.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09
somethipG Good.

Thompson-Jones, did you sayi Why,
hs is shiftless, lazy and utterly incomps-
tent
Johnson-But there must be something
good about him. Im't there something
you can say in his favcrf
Thompson -WsA - ye-es = perhaps
tbere Is. He often hAs very good inten-
saons. Pittsburg Dispatch.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09

THE bill reported by Senator Ed
munds TO incorporate the Maritime
Canal company, Of Nicaragua, pro.
vides that the company's affairs shall
be managed by eleven directors, citi-
Sens f the United States and Nicara.
qua, and that tolls shall not exceed
$3.50 FER ton Of freight; that the United
States shall exercise such control over
the canal % 10 not inconsistent with
legal operations, and that the power
to alter. amend or repeal the act shall
be reserved to Congress.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09
Diffusion Process for Making Sugar.

The diffusion process for making sugar
is very simple. II consists. in brief, in
chopping up the cane into small bits, say
slices an eighth of an inch thick, then
sleeping the mass in tubs for two or three
hours with hot water. This extracts the
saccharine matter much more effectively
than the ordinary mode Of squeezing the
cane between rollers. The warm juice
thus obtained is then heated and stirred
with the addition Of lime, and finally
brought to a boil; II is then allowed to
stand while and the clear part is then
run into the vacuum pans and boiled into
sugar, in the usual manner. The refuse
from the tubs may be fed TO cattle. Any
intelligent farmer may work the process.
The cost Of apparatus is small. Scientific
American.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09
CoayIeta I'm prusala,

There are in Prussia 24,0l5 male ard
female convicts engaged in about twenty
industries, among which are tobacco,
bookbinding, shoemaking, carpentering,
weaving, siilmaking, matchmaking and
woodworking. The question Of convict
labor Is attracting . great deal Of atten-
tention. Frank Leslie's.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09
henry ID. wooLPE has returned

HENRy ID. WooLPE has returned
to San Francisco from years sojourn
near Cape Lisburne, on the Alaskan
coast. about two hundred and flfty
milss within the arctic circle. He has
fourteen boxes Of curios for the Smith.
sonian Institution. and has gathered
much valuable data In regard to the
eustoms and traditions of the natives.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09
Summons.

In the the District Court Of the Fourth Judicial
District OF the Territory Of Montana within and
for the county y Custer
ion brought in the
Andrew J. Maxwell, District Court Of the
/ Fourth Judicial Dis.
Plain,in.f trict Of the Territory Of
Montana, In and for the
AGAINST county Of Custer. and
the complaint Aled In
Marcella Maxwell, said county Of Custer.
In the once OF the
Defendant. clerk Of said District
Court
The people Of the Territory OF Montana send
greeting 10 Marcells Maxwell. defendant You are
hereby required to appear in an sc,ion brought
against you by the above named plaintiff, In the
District court Of the Fourth Judicial Districtsof
the Territory OF Montana, in and for the said
county OF Custer, AMI 10 answer the complaint
filed therein within ten days exclusive Of the day
OF service) after the service on you OF this sum.
mons-if served within this county. or, II served
out OF this county, but In this district then with
in twenty days; otherwise within forty days-or
judgment by default will be- taken against you &C.
oording 10 the prayer Of said complaint.
The said action is brought TO issolve the bonds
OF mairimony existing between the plaintiff and
defendant upon the ground that the said defendant
disregarding the solemnty Of her marriage tow,
wilfully and without cause deserted and sbandon-
ed the plaintiff IN the year 1871, and ever since
that time has and still continues 30 10 wfuilv and
without cause desert and abandon said plaintiG
and TO live separate and apart from him without
his consent And for costs, a. will more fully ap-
pear by reference 10 the complaint on hle herein.
And you Are hereby notified that II you fall 70
appear and ansxer the said complaint. a. above re-
9uired the said plaintiff will apply to the court
for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the District
Court Of the Fourth Judicial District
OF the Territory OF Montana, IN and
for the said county Of Custer this 10Th
tsEAL.l day Of December, in the year OF our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
eighty-.ix. -
sTREvElL 4 GARlOcE.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09
Alaska Medicine Men.

Medicine men among the Alaska In
dians wear plated rows Of hair on their
heads, preside at all feosts, play on tom.
toms, interfere with other peoples bua-
nsss and make themselves generally dis.
agreeable. Harper's Bazaar.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09

In the District Court OF the Fourth Judicisl
District OF the Territory Of Montana within and
for the county OF Custer.
\ Action brought In The
Fourth judicial Distries
Plaintiff, Of the Territory Of Mon
tsna IN and for the coun.
AGAINST ty OF Custer. and the con
plant filed In said coun-
Charles A. Wood, ty Of Custer, In once
Of the clerk Of said Dis
Defendant trict Court. .. q,
The people Of the Territory Of Montana sssA
greeting TO Charles A. Wood, defendant You asv
hereby required TO appear In an action brought
against you by the above named plaintiff, In the
District Court Of the Fourth Juaicial District e
the Territory Of Montana In and for the said com.
" OF Custer, and to answer the complaint als1
therein, within ten days exclusive Of the day of
service) after the service you Of this summons
u served within this coui ~, or IL served out of
this county, but In this district. then within
twenty days; otherwise within forty days-oF
Judgment by default will be taken against you. 90
cording 10 the prayer OF said complaint.
The said action Is brought TO dissolve the mar
riage relation existing between you and the said
plaintiff and to procure di orce In said couFt.
perPetrated BY you. the said defendant. upon the
said plaintiff at the time and date in the said con.
plaint now on file In said cause alleged, - viii
%ors iully sppsar BY reference to the complaint %
And you are hereby no,iped that 10 you fall b
appear and answer the said complaint, % Abovs
required the said plaintiff will apply TO the court
for the relief demanded In the complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the Distrio.
Court Of the Fourth Judicial District
Of the Territory Of Montana. in and fel
the said county Of Custer, this Z2nd
lsFAL.l day OF October, In the year Of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and
JAMES MCFARLAND, Clerk.
srREvELL a GARLocK,
ATTORNEYS for Plaintiff
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09

The p 'oplc Of the Territory Of Montana send
greetin TO James 5. Brisbin. ID iendant.
You are hereby required 10 appear In an action
brought against you by the above named plain
tin, In the District Court OF the Fourth Judi
clal District Of the Territory Of Montana, In and
for the said County Of Custer, and 10 answer the
complaint filed therein. within ten days exclusive
Of the day Of seryice) after the service you Of
this summons-if served within this county, or, II
served out Of this county but In this district then
within twenty days; otherwise within forty days
or judgment by default will be taken against you,
according 10 the prayer Of said complaint,
sThe sad action Is brought to recover the sum OF
s2l95.6 with interest on the sum of sl,3l5.2c at
the rate Of 10 per cent. per Annum from October
23rd, 1858, and on sssOOJ from April lst lssi at
the rate OF 10 per cent per annum, and for costs,
and you are further notified that tue following e.
scribed properly has been attached IN said action
The NWk Il the sWl4 and lots numbered and
r Of section number l3, township 6 rOrth, range
40 east. and lots umbered l6 and IL, In block o..
Miles city, ontsna, and lots numbered and 2
in block &c. together with the buildings and other
improvements thereon, In the town of Miles City,
county Of Custer and territory Of Montana accord
ing 10 the survey and the plat thereof hled for
record by the Northern Pa i6c railroad conf any
with the tecorier Of deeds for said county This
action is brought against you 10 recover the
amount Of unpaid stock Owned by you In the
tongue River lrrigating and itch Company TO
satisfy the demand Of plaintiff as above stated, o.
will more full appear by references To- the com
plsint on file herein.
And you are hereby notified that 10 you fail 10
appear and answer the said complaint, as above
required, the said plaintiff will take judgment for
the sum Of s2 5.65 a. demanded in the complaint,
interest and costs.
Given under my hans and the seal oftbe District
Court Of the Fourth Judicial District Of the Terri.
tory Of Montana. In and Tor the said
County Of Custer this 18th day OF Oc-
tsEAI.l tober. IN the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and eighty.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09

Don't get into snybody's way with
your naturalness, but try 10 DO yoursslf
wherever you go.-Rev. Sam Jones.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09

Prince Bismarck still refuses 10 read
German text printed Or written In Roman
chmacters.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09

The annual meeting Of the shareholders Of the
First National Bank, for tn. election Of Director
will be held Tuesday, January II, 1857.
r. B. WEIRiCK, Cashier.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-01-09
Notice.

The annual meeting OF the share holders Of the
Stock Growers National bank Of Miles Cit
Mont, for the election of directors will beheld At
the banking house on Tuesday. January II, 1887
II. y. BACHELOR, Cashier.